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P981 JEC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 JEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,268 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 138,336 miles

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view

Pass 14 Jun 2014 134,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,979 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen cracked out side of zones

Pass 14 Jul 2012

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011
Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,589 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,570 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P981 JEC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P981 JEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 JEC registered?

P981 JEC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P981 JEC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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